Ekuvukeni Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Moderate
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
708
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 7%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 9%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Attempted murder dropped significantly (-23) while Business burglary increased (+21).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 163 |
| Common assault | 73 |
| Aggravated robbery | 67 |
| Malicious damage | 55 |
| Residential burglary | 53 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Business burglary | 36 |
| Stock-theft | 30 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 163 | 146 | +17 |
| Common assault | 73 | 90 | -17 |
| Aggravated robbery | 67 | 83 | -16 |
| Malicious damage | 55 | 54 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 53 | 67 | -14 |
| Rape | 39 | 51 | -12 |
| Business burglary | 36 | 15 | +21 |
| Stock-theft | 30 | 31 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 27 | 20 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 24 | 26 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 33 | -10 |
| Murder | 22 | 25 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 14 | 3 | +11 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 21 | -9 |
| Attempted murder | 11 | 34 | -23 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 14 | -5 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 2 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Arson | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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